News . . .
This is proving to be a challenging spring, weather-wise, for golf course crews and golfers alike. When temps rise above the mid-60s, we get rain and storms. Mid-50s and lower, with sun, and we get high winds. Don’t worry, though — things should settle down by July 4th (!!).
Articles and Updates . . .
Posted new article Golf Shoe Revolution? in the last couple of days. It takes a quick look at golf shoe evolution in the last 30 years, and examines the amazing claims made by the new golf shoe company Squairz.
New podcast episodes are in the queue. Currently working on post-production for Episode 2, featuring Nate Jordan, the superintendent for the University of Illinois Atkins Golf Club in Urbana, and the new home course for the University of Illinois men’s and women’s golf teams. Nate and his team oversaw the extensive renovation of all aspects of the course, and he has hands-on knowledge of what it takes to get any golf course ready for spring play.
Episode 3 will feature Darrell Smock, manager for the Weaver Ridge (Peoria), Metamora Fields, and Sunset Hills (Pekin) golf courses.
If you know of someone in the Tri-County HOI golf community that you believe would be an interesting interview, please email your suggestion to theyardagebook@substack.com.
Reminders . . .
Peoria Park District PGA Junior League signup deadline has been extended to 5/1. The first session will be 4/24 at the Golf Learning Center (Kellogg). See details and links under the Leagues section in article 2022 Junior Golf. There are no residency requirements or restrictions. As of 4/20/22, there were only 3 spots remaining.
Peoria Park District tournaments in April have deadlines imminent. See the links below for details (listed with tournament date, not earlier deadline date).
23rd (Sat) — Grand Opening 2-Player Scramble @ Kellogg
30th (Sat) — Spring Classic 4-Player Scramble @ Newman
Operation 36 at Quail Meadows — 8-week academy for juniors ages 7-13 offered 3 times throughout the summer, April thru September
Tazewell County Amateur tournament is coming up 4/30 & 5/1 at Lick Creek. Contact info here.
Misc . . .
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Until next time . . .